CSC 142 - Computer Science

Prerequisites:
Primary placement method used for any student whose high school transcript can be interpreted for use with the calculation spreadsheet: High School GPA + High School Math composite calculation >= 4.5

or, for students where we cannot use the composite high school calculation: an ACT Math score of at least 20
STANDARD CREDIT TYPE
4 credit(s)

Explore computer programming, including data types, expressions, input/output, control structures, functional and object-oriented programming, and simple data structures. Emphasis on problem-solving skills through program refinement, documentation, and programming style occurs.

Course Learning Outcomes
1. Learn basic concepts of computer science and programming.

2. Write programs using Java.

3. Read, interpret, trace, extend, and debug program code.

4. Document programs thoroughly and succinctly.

5. Explain and apply object-oriented programming techniques.